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Consolidated unofficial GM to Annex I (Definitions)

European Aviation Safety Agency

Guidance Material (GM) to Annex I – Definitions

for terms used in

Annexes II – VIII

Consolidated version including Amendment 21

20 February 2015

1 For the date of entry into force of Amendment 2, refer to Decision 2015/002/R in the Official

Publication of the Agency.

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Consolidated unofficial GM to Annex I (Definitions)

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GM TO ANNEX I (DEFINITIONS)

SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS

Summary of amendments

Chapter Action Amdt. no.

Amended by Regulation / ED Decision

GM 11 Annex I New 2 Reg. (EU) 2015/140 (Sterile flight deck procedures);

ED Decision 2015/002/R

Annex I – the title Amended 1 Reg. (EU) 800/2013 (NCC, NCO);

ED Decision 2013/017/R GM1 Annex I Amended

GM2 Annex I Amended


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of contents

GM1 Annex I Definitions ....................................................................................................................................... 5

DEFINITIONS FOR TERMS USED IN ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF COMPLIANCE AND GUIDANCE MATERIAL .......... 5

GM2 Annex I Definitions ....................................................................................................................................... 6

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................................... 6

GM3 Annex I Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 17

HELICOPTER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (HEMS) FLIGHT....................................................................... 17


HEAD-UP GUIDANCE LANDING SYSTEM (HUDLS) ............................................................................................ 17


HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................................................. 18


NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM (NVIS) ......................................................................................................... 18


OFFSHORE OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 18


PUBLIC INTEREST SITE ..................................................................................................................................... 18


TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 18

GM10 Annex I Definitions ................................................................................................................................... 18

V1 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18

GM11 Annex I Definitions ................................................................................................................................... 18

TASK SPECIALISTS ............................................................................................................................................ 18


DEFINITIONS FOR TERMS USED IN ANNEXES II-VIII

GM to Annex I

Definitions for terms used in Annexes II-VIII

GM1 Annex I Definitions

DEFINITIONS FOR TERMS USED IN ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF COMPLIANCE AND GUIDANCE MATERIAL

For the purpose of Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the following definitions should apply:

(a) ‘Committal point’ means the point in the approach at which the pilot flying decides that, in the event of an engine failure being recognised, the safest option is to continue to the elevated final approach and take-off area (elevated FATO).

(b) ‘Emergency locator transmitter’ is a generic term describing equipment that broadcasts distinctive signals on designated frequencies and, depending on application, may be activated by impact or may be manually activated.

(c) ‘Exposure time’ means the actual period during which the performance of the helicopter with the critical engine inoperative in still air does not guarantee a safe forced landing or the safe continuation of the flight.

(d) ‘Fail-operational flight control system’ means a flight control system with which, in the event of a failure below alert height, the approach, flare and landing can be completed automatically. In the event of a failure, the automatic landing system will operate as a fail-passive system.

(e) ‘Fail-operational hybrid landing system’ means a system that consists of a primary fail-passive automatic landing system and a secondary independent guidance system enabling the pilot to complete a landing manually after failure of the primary system.

(f) ‘Fail-passive flight control system’: a flight control system is fail-passive if, in the event of a failure, there is no significant out-of-trim condition or deviation of flight path or attitude but the landing is not completed automatically. For a fail-passive automatic flight control system the pilot assumes control of the aeroplane after a failure.

(g) ‘Flight control system’ in the context of low visibility operations means a system that includes an automatic landing system and/or a hybrid landing system.

(h) ‘HEMS dispatch centre’ means a place where, if established, the coordination or control of the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) flight takes place. It may be located in a HEMS operating base.

(i) ‘Hybrid head-up display landing system (hybrid HUDLS)’ means a system that consists of a primary fail-passive automatic landing system and a secondary independent HUD/HUDLS enabling the pilot to complete a landing manually after failure of the primary system.

(j) ‘Landing distance available (LDAH)’ means the length of the final approach and take-off area plus any additional area declared available by the State of the aerodrome and suitable for helicopters to complete the landing manoeuvre from a defined height.

(k) ‘Landing distance required (LDRH)’, in the case of helicopters, means the horizontal distance required to land and come to a full stop from a point 15 m (50 ft) above the landing surface.

(l) ‘Maximum structural landing mass’ means the maximum permissible total aeroplane mass upon landing under normal circumstances.



(m) ‘Maximum zero fuel mass’ means the maximum permissible mass of an aeroplane with no usable fuel. The mass of the fuel contained in particular tanks should be included in the zero fuel mass when it is explicitly mentioned in the aircraft flight manual.

(n) ‘Overpack’, for the purpose of transporting dangerous goods, means an enclosure used by a single shipper to contain one or more packages and to form one handling unit for convenience of handling and stowage.

(o) ‘Package’, for the purpose of transporting dangerous goods, means the complete product of the packing operation consisting of the packaging and its contents prepared for transport.

(p) ‘Packaging’, for the purpose of transporting dangerous goods, means receptacles and any other components or materials necessary for the receptacle to perform its containment function.

(q) ‘Personal locator beacon (PLB)’ is an emergency beacon other than an ELT that broadcasts distinctive signals on designated frequencies, is standalone, portable and is manually activated by the survivors.

(r) ‘Rotation point (RP)’ means the point at which a cyclic input is made to initiate a nose-down attitude change during the take-off flight path. It is the last point in the take-off path from which, in the event of an engine failure being recognised, a forced landing on the aerodrome can be achieved.

(s) ‘Touch down and lift-off area (TLOF)’ means a load-bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift off.


ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

The following abbreviations and acronyms are used in the Annexes to this Regulation:

A aeroplane

a/c aircraft

AAC aeronautical administrative communications

AAL above aerodrome level

AC advisory circular

AC alternating current

ACAS airborne collision avoidance system

ADF automatic direction finder

ADG air driven generator

ADS automatic dependent surveillance

ADS-B automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast

ADS-C automatic dependent surveillance - contract

AEA Association of European Airlines

AEO all-engines-operative

AFFF aqueous film forming foams

AFM aircraft flight manual



AFN aircraft flight notification

AFN ATS facilities notification

AGL above ground level

AHRS attitude heading reference system

AIS aeronautical information service

ALARP as low as reasonably practicable

ALSF approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights

AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance

AML aircraft maintenance licence

AMSL above mean sea level

ANP actual navigation performance

AOC aeronautical operational control

AOC air operator certificate

APU auxiliary power unit

APV approach procedure with vertical guidance

ARA airborne radar approach

ARA Authority Requirements for Aircrew

ARO Authority Requirements for Air Operations

ARP Aerospace Recommended Practices

ASC Air Safety Committee

ASDA accelerate-stop distance available

ASE altimeter system error

ATA Air Transport Association

ATC air traffic control

ATIS automatic terminal information service

ATN air traffic navigation

ATPL airline transport pilot licence

ATQP alternative training and qualification programme

ATS air traffic services

ATSC air traffic service communication

AVGAS aviation gasoline

AVTAG aviation turbine gasoline (wide-cut fuel)

AWO all weather operations

BALS basic approach lighting system

BCAR British civil airworthiness requirements

BITD basic instrument training device



CAP controller access parameters

CAT commercial air transport

CAT I / II / III category I / II / III

CBT computer-based training

CC cabin crew

CDFA continuous descent final approach

CDL configuration deviation list

CFIT controlled flight into terrain

CG centre of gravity

CM context management

CMV converted meteorological visibility

CofA certificate of airworthiness

COP code of practice

CoR certificate of registration

COSPAS-SARSAT cosmicheskaya sistyema poiska avariynich sudov - search and rescue satellite-aided tracking

CP committal point

CPA closest point of approach

CPDLC controller pilot data link communication

CPL commercial pilot licence

C-PED controlled portable electronic device

CRE class rating examiner

CRI class rating instructor

CRM crew resource management

CS Certification Specifications

CVR cockpit voice recorder

DA decision altitude

DA/H decision altitude/height

DAP downlinked aircraft parameters

D-ATIS digital automatic terminal information service

DC direct current

DCL departure clearance

D-FIS data link flight information service

DG dangerous goods

DH decision height

DI daily inspection



DIFF deck integrated fire fighting system

DLR data link recorder

DME distance measuring equipment

D-METAR data link - meteorological aerodrome report

D-OTIS data link - operational terminal information service

DPATO defined point after take-off

DPBL defined point before landing

DR decision range

DSTRK desired track

EC European Community

ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference

EFB electronic flight bag

EFIS electronic flight instrument system

EGNOS European geostationary navigation overlay service

EGT exhaust gas temperature

ELT emergency locator transmitter

ELT(AD) emergency locator transmitter (automatically deployable)

ELT(AF) emergency locator transmitter (automatic fixed)

ELT(AP) emergency locator transmitter (automatic portable)

ELT(S) survival emergency locator transmitter

EPE estimated position of error

EPR engine pressure ratio

EPU estimated position of uncertainty

ERA en-route alternate (aerodrome)

ERP emergency response plan

ETOPS extended range operations with two-engined aeroplanes

EU European Union

EUROCAE European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment

EVS enhanced vision system

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAF final approach fix

FALS full approach lighting system

FANS future air navigation systems

FAP final approach point

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

FATO final approach and take-off



FC flight crew

FCL flight crew licensing

FCOM flight crew operating manual

FDM flight data monitoring

FDO flying display operation

FDR flight data recorder

FFS full flight simulator

FGS flight control/guidance system

FI flight instructor

FLIPCY flight plan consistency

FLTA forward-looking terrain avoidance

FMECA failure mode, effects and criticality analysis

FMS flight management system

FNPT flight and navigation procedures trainer

FOD foreign object damage

fpm feet per minute

FSTD flight simulation training device

ft feet

FTD flight training device

FTE full time equivalent

FTL flight and duty time limitations

g gram

GAGAN GPS aided geo augmented navigation

GBAS ground-based augmentation system

GCAS ground collision avoidance system

GEN general

GIDS ground ice detection system

GLS GBAS landing system

GM Guidance Material

GMP general medical practitioner

GNSS global navigation satellite system

GPS global positioning system

GPWS ground proximity warning system

H helicopter

HEMS helicopter emergency medical service

HF high frequency



Hg mercury

HHO helicopter hoist operation

HIALS high intensity approach lighting system

HIGE hover in ground effect

HLL helideck limitations list

HOGE hover out of ground effect

HoT hold-over time

hPa hectopascals

HPL human performance and limitations

HUD head-up display

HUDLS head-up guidance landing system

HUMS health usage monitor system

IAF initial approach fix

IALS intermediate approach lighting system

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

IDE instruments, data and equipment

IF intermediate fix

IFR instrument flight rules

IFSD in-flight shutdown

IGE in ground effect

ILS instrument landing system

IMC instrument meteorological conditions

in inches

INS inertial navigation system

IP intermediate point

IR Implementing Rule

IR instrument rating

IRS inertial reference system

ISA international standard atmosphere

ISO International Organization for Standardization

IV intravenous

JAA Joint Aviation Authorities

JAR Joint Aviation Requirements

kg kilograms

km kilometres

kt knots



LDA landing distance available

LDP landing decision point

LED light-emitting diode

LHS left hand seat

LIFUS line flying under supervision

LNAV lateral navigation

LoA letter of acceptance

LOC localiser

LOE line-oriented evaluation

LOFT line-oriented flight training

LOQE line-oriented quality evaluation

LOS limited obstacle surface

LPV localiser performance with vertical guidance

LRCS long range communication system

LRNS long range navigation system

LVO low visibility operation

LVP low visibility procedures

LVTO low visibility take-off

m metres

MALS medium intensity approach lighting system

MALSF medium intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights

MALSR medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights

MAPt missed approach point

MCTOM maximum certified take-off mass

MDA minimum descent altitude

MDH minimum descent height

MEA minimum en-route altitude

MED medical

MEL minimum equipment list

METAR meteorological aerodrome report

MGA minimum grid altitude

MHA minimum holding altitude

MHz megahertz

MID midpoint

MLR manuals, logs and records

MLS microwave landing system



MLX millilux

mm millimetres

MM multi-mode

MMEL master minimum equipment list

MNPS minimum navigation performance specifications

MOC minimum obstacle clearance

MOCA minimum obstacle clearance altitude

MOPSC maximum operational passenger seating configuration

MORA minimum off-route altitude

MPSC maximum passenger seating capacity

MSA minimum sector altitude

MSAS multi-functional satellite augmentation system

MTCA minimum terrain clearance altitude

N North

NADP noise abatement departure procedure

NALS no approach lighting system

NCC non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft

NCO non-commercial operations with other-than-complex motor-powered aircraft

NF free power turbine speed

NG engine gas generator speed

NM nautical miles

NOTAM notice to airmen

NOTECHS non-technical skills evaluation

NOTOC notification to captain

NPA non-precision approach

NPA Notice of Proposed Amendment

NVD night vision device

NVG night vision goggles

NVIS night vision imaging system

OAT outside air temperature

OCH obstacle clearance height

OCL oceanic clearance

ODALS omnidirectional approach lighting system

OEI one-engine-inoperative

OFS obstacle-free surface

OGE out of ground effect



OIP offset initiation point

OM operations manual

OML operational multi-pilot limitation

ONC operational navigation chart

OPS operations

ORO Organisation Requirements for Air Operations

OTS CAT II other than standard category II

PAPI precision approach path indicator

PAR precision approach radar

PBE protective breathing equipment

PBN performance-based navigation

PCDS personnel carrying device system

PDA premature descent alert

PDP predetermined point

PED portable electronic device

PIC pilot-in-command

PIN personal identification number

PIS public interest site

PLB personal locator beacon

PNR point of no return

POH pilot’s operating handbook

PRM person with reduced mobility

QAR quick access recorder

QFE atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation / runway threshold

QNH atmospheric pressure at nautical height

RA resolution advisory

RAT ram air turbine

RCC rescue coordination centre

RCF reduced contingency fuel

RCLL runway centre line lights

RF fixed radius

RF radio frequency

RFC route facility chart

RI ramp inspection

RI rectification interval

RIE rectification interval extension



RMA regional monitoring agency

RNAV area navigation

RNP required navigation performance

ROD rate of descent

RP rotation point

RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics

RTODAH rejected take-off distance available (helicopters)

RTODRH rejected take-off distance required (helicopters)

RTOM reduced take-off mass

RTZL runway touchdown zone lights

RVR runway visual range

RVSM reduced vertical separation minima

S South

SAFA safety assessment of foreign aircraft

SALS simple approach lighting system

SALSF simple approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights

SAp stabilised approach

SAP system access parameters

SAR search and rescue

SAS stability augmentation system

SBAS satellite-based augmentation system

SCC senior cabin crew

SCP special category of passenger

SDCM system of differential correction and monitoring

SFE synthetic flight examiner

SFI synthetic flight instructor

SID standard instrument departure

SMM safety management manual

SMS safety management system

SNAS satellite navigation augmentation system

SOP standard operating procedure

SPA operations requiring specific approvals

SPECI aviation selected special weather report

SPO specialised operations

SRA surveillance radar approach

SSALF simplified short approach lighting system with sequenced flashing lights



SSALR simplified short approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights

SSALS simplified short approach lighting system

SSEC static source error correction

SSR secondary surveillance radar

STAR standard terminal arrival route

STC supplemental type certificate

TA traffic advisory

TAC terminal approach chart

TAS true airspeed

TAWS terrain awareness warning system

TC technical crew

TC type certificate

TCAS traffic collision avoidance system

TCCA Transport Canada Civil Aviation

TCH type certificate holder

TDP take-off decision point

TDZ touchdown zone

THR threshold

TI Technical Instructions

TIT turbine inlet temperature

TMG touring motor glider

TODA take-off distance available (aeroplanes)

TODAH take-off distance available (helicopters)

TODRH take-off distance required (helicopters)

TORA take-off run available

T-PED transmitting portable electronic device

TRE type rating examiner

TRI type rating instructor

TSE total system error

TVE total vertical error

TWIP terminal weather information for pilots

UMS usage monitoring system

UTC coordinated universal time

V2 take-off safety speed

V50 stalling speed

VAT indicated airspeed at threshold



VDF VHF direction finder

VFR visual flight rules

VHF very high frequency

VIS visibility

VMC visual meteorological conditions

VMO maximum operating speed

VNAV vertical navigation

VOR VHF omnidirectional radio range

VT threshold speed

VTOL vertical take-off and landing

VTOSS take-off safety speed

WAAS wide area augmentation system

WAC world aeronautical chart

WIFI wireless fidelity

ZFTT zero flight-time training


HELICOPTER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (HEMS) FLIGHT

(a) A HEMS flight (or more commonly referred to as HEMS mission) normally starts and ends at the HEMS operating base following tasking by the ‘HEMS dispatch centre’. Tasking can also occur when airborne, or on the ground at locations other than the HEMS operating base.

(b) The following elements should be regarded as integral parts of the HEMS mission:

(1) flights to and from the HEMS operating site when initiated by the HEMS dispatch centre;

(2) flights to and from an aerodrome/operating site for the delivery or pick-up of medical supplies and/or persons required for completion of the HEMS mission; and

(3) flights to and from an aerodrome/operating site for refuelling required for completion of the HEMS mission.


HEAD-UP GUIDANCE LANDING SYSTEM (HUDLS)

A HUDLS is typically used for primary approach guidance to decision heights of 50 ft.




HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT

The open sea areas considered to constitute a hostile environment should be designated by the appropriate authority in the appropriate Aeronautical Information Publication or other suitable documentation.


NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM (NVIS)

Helicopter components of the NVIS include the radio altimeter, visual warning system and audio warning system.


OFFSHORE OPERATIONS

Offshore operations include, but are not limited to, support of offshore oil, gas and mineral exploitation and sea-pilot transfer.


PUBLIC INTEREST SITE

An example of a public interest sites is a landing site based at a hospital located in a hostile environment in a congested area, which due to its size or obstacle environment does not allow the application of performance class 1 requirements that would otherwise be required for operations in a congested hostile environment.


TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS

The ICAO document number for the Technical Instructions is Doc 9284-AN/905.


V1

The first action includes for example: apply brakes, reduce thrust, deploy speed brakes.


TASK SPECIALISTS

For the purpose of this Regulation, persons that are carried in a specialised operation, e.g. on a parachute flight, sensational flight or scientific research flight, are considered to be task specialists.

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